Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.

I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: a 0.5 shift here, a 0.25 shift there. But, it’s a fun way to keep track of how my feelings on songs have changed over time – as well as which tracks currently have momentum on my playlist.

And remember, just because a song is marked as a “faller” doesn’t mean I hate it! Falling from a “9” to an “8.75” is no shame. 9+ rated songs occupy a totally different playlist in my music library, so I’m pretty particular about what qualifies. It’s a high bar.

This month’s feature covers the period from September 23rd to October 20th. 

RISERS

BABYMONSTER – We Go Up
Rating: 8 → 8.25

Hearts2Hearts – Focus
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5

Hearts2Hearts – Pretty Please
Rating: 8 → 8.25

Hwasa – Good Goodbye
Rating: 7.5 → 7.75

izna – Mamma Mia
Rating: 7.25 → 8.25 *Biggest Riser*

MEOVV – Burning Up
Rating: 7.75 → 8

NMIXX – Blue Valentine
Rating: 8 → 8.5

NMIXX – Spinnin’ On It
Rating: 8 → 8.25

FALLERS

Kim Lip – Can You Entertain?
Rating: 8.5 → 8.25

S.Coups x Mingyu – 5, 4, 3 (Pretty Woman) (ft. Lay Bankz)
Rating: 7.75 → 7.5 *Biggest Faller*